In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken broth to a bare simmer. Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes. Add in mushrooms and kombu (kelp) and let steep 5 minutes.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken stock to a bare simmer. Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes. Add in shiitake and kombu and let steep 5 minutes.

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